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Table 1

Homogeneity Test of General Characteristics (N=52)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group.

^*Fisher's exact test.

Table 2

Homogeneity Test of Pretest Dependent Variables (N=52)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; SBP=Systolic blood pressure; DBP=Diastolic blood pressure.

Table 3

Changes in Stress, Immune Response(Salivary IgA), and Fatigue Before and After Aroma Self-foot Reflexology Massage (N=52)

Exp.=Experimental group; Cont.=Control group; SBP=Systolic blood pressure; DBP=Diastolic blood pressure.

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